Outside the Jiang residence, everyone looked in the direction of the sound and saw three groups of people surrounding the Jiang residence from all directions.
Compared to the lightly armed soldiers that King Wu had brought before, the soldiers in this army were all clad in heavy armor. Those at the front carried shields taller than a person, and their synchronized footsteps sounded like heavy hammers striking the heart. A chilling aura spread, making people feel uneasy and panicked.
Behind the army formation were rows of enormous war chariots, their siege crossbows, each dozens of feet long, and various rune-inscribed cannons exuding a sinister aura.
Jiang Boyang's expression changed drastically. Having lived in the capital for many years, he immediately recognized that these troops were elite field armies from the surrounding areas of the capital.
The key is that they brought all kinds of heavy weapons from the army this time, as well as a large number of array masters. The various rune arrays that surround the entire army are far superior to the simplified version of the army under the command of the Wu King's Mansion.
King Wu had only intended to deal with the Jiang family, and his resources were more than sufficient, but he did not expect Zu'an to suddenly return.
The army that has arrived now has clearly received news of Zaun's return and has made full preparations.
Whether it's those siege crossbows or rune cannons, a few shots would level the entire Jiang residence, let alone the people inside.
Zu An recognized the newcomer at this moment. The man in the middle was Zhao Hao's uncle, Prince Yi and General Zhao Huang, who might have been promoted after the recent upheaval.
The other two leading golden-armored generals were Zhao Quan, the Eastern General of the Central Army, and Zhao Zhang, the Northern General of the Central Army. Their father was Zhao Chen, one of the Eight Dukes and Grand Tutor. Both of them were also uncles of Zhao Hao.
After Zhao Hao's death, the royal family members basically followed the lead of these few individuals.
Seeing the intense hatred in Zhao Quan and Zhao Zhang's eyes as they looked at him, Zu An remembered that their father, Zhao Chen, had died at his hands. He realized that he had been too soft-hearted back then and hadn't expected to resort to the method of implicating relatives. As a result, they started causing trouble as soon as he was no longer in the capital.
"Regent, quickly put King Wu down!" King Yi, Zhao Huang, shouted. He stood in the center of the army, keeping a distance from the Jiang family's side and not getting close.
King Wu was overjoyed and cried out, "Uncle, please save me!"
"Let it go?" Zuan smiled slightly. "Okay."
He then slammed the King of Wu to the ground with a loud bang, creating a human-shaped crater in the bluestone pavement.
King Wu lay inside, his limbs twitching involuntarily, unable to stop moving.
Blood was seeping from his mouth and nose, and he was like a lump of mud, only able to exhale but not inhale.
Zu An said in a deep voice, "For Yu Qing's sake, I'll spare your life today."
Of course, the death penalty can be avoided, but punishment is inevitable.
The King of Wu is now riddled with broken bones and meridians, and he is only barely clinging to life because he is a skilled warrior.
At this moment, the King of Yi flew into a rage: "Zu'an, what are you doing!"
Anger from Zhao Huang: +500 +500 +500...
Zuan gave him a strange look: "Didn't you tell me to put it down? I did."
"You!" Prince Yi gasped for breath, nearly suffocating and suffering internal injuries.
Zhao Quan sneered, "The Regent is indeed sharp-tongued. However, the Prince of Wu is a descendant of the late Emperor and a prince. How could you have made him like this? Are you trying to rebel?"
Jiang Luofu then spoke up, "The King of Wu falsely claimed to have issued an imperial edict and led troops to besiege our Jiang residence. This is a capital offense, but the Regent has already shown leniency."
Ah Zu came to help her, so naturally he couldn't let Zu An face these accusations alone.
Zuan looked at her with some surprise, and a gentle smile appeared on his face.
Zhao Huang and his group subconsciously glanced at the torn black stockings on Jiang Luofu's round thighs, thinking that it was no wonder that the circle was full of rumors that Jiang Boyang's daughter had the most beautiful legs in the capital. Seeing it today, it was indeed true.
They were already quite old, and given their high positions and power, they were surrounded by beautiful women, so their desire for women had become very weak.
In that instant, they seemed to rediscover the passion of their youth.
Zhao Huang, being the oldest, was the first to recover: "Hmph, we have also heard about this matter. His Majesty did indeed issue such an edict. The Prince of Wu did not falsely convey the imperial edict."
Jiang Luofu snorted coldly and held up the imperial edict that had been beside the King of Wu: "This is clearly a blank imperial edict. What else could it be but a forged imperial edict!"
Zhao Zhang shouted, "Who knows what tricks you used to switch the beams and pillars? Everyone knows that the Regent is a womanizer. This time, it's obvious that he's just after your beauty and is showing favoritism to protect the Jiang family!"
The group couldn't help but glance at Yun Yuqing, wondering why Princess Wu was standing next to Zu An, seemingly quite intimately.
That guy from Zaun, no beautiful woman can escape his clutches.
As a lawyer in the academy and from a family with a strong academic background, Jiang Luofu was not afraid of her opponent in a debate on classical texts.
But the other person didn't play by the rules. One sentence left her completely bewildered, and her face flushed. She didn't know how to refute it.
Jiang Boyang, having seen many storms, was the first to regain his composure: "Officially, the Regent and I have served in the same court for many years and know my character. He would never be involved in anything like a rebellion. Privately, the Regent and my daughter are good friends and have worked together at the academy. We have a teacher-student relationship, so it is only natural for him to help us."
Jiang Luofu glared at her father in annoyance. "Although my ancestor is also a high priest, I am the old high priest's student. What kind of master-disciple relationship do we have?"
Of course, she understood her father's good intentions. Firstly, he didn't want to damage her own reputation, and secondly, he didn't want to cause trouble for her grandfather.
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